How to Make Cooking Tallow

Tallow is a versatile, nutrient-rich fat that’s perfect for high-heat cooking. Making your own tallow at home is simple and requires just a few steps!  High in healthy fats, tallow is packed with fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K) that support overall wellness

Ingredients:

• 2–5 lbs of Rocking R Beef Fat 
• 4 cups Water 
• 3 TBS salt

Equipment:

• Sharp knife
• Slow cooker, large pot, or oven-safe dish
• Fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth
• Glass jars for storage

Instructions:

 1. Prepare the Fat:

• Trim off any meat or gristle from the fat.
• Cut into small chunks or run through a food processor for faster rendering (this is our preferred method).

 2. Render the Fat:

• Place the fat in a large pot or slow cooker and add water to cover.
• Heat on low and let it simmer for 6 hours, stirring occasionally.
• As the fat melts, it will rise to the top while impurities settle in the water.

 3. Strain the Tallow:

• Carefully pour the liquid through a cheesecloth on top of a fine mesh strainer into a large metal bowl.
• Let it cool in the refrigerator; the tallow will solidify on top, and the water/impurities will remain at the bottom.

4. Separate & Store

• Once fully cooled, loosen the tallow by pressing on one side and lift the solid tallow off the top.  Discard the remaining gelatinous water.
• Flip the tallow over and scrape off any impurities on the bottom with a knife, they will be a darker color than the creamy white tallow. Dry off any excess water on the tallow.
• If needed, repeat Step 2  for extra purity.
• Store two ways: Cut into chunks and store in an airtight container or melt and pour into a jar.  
• Store in the fridge (up to 3 months) or freezer (up to a year).

Enjoy your homemade tallow—perfect for healthier cooking for frying, roasting, or even skincare! 

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